Redistricting process; joint subcommittee to study. (HJ103)

Introduced By

Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria)

Description

Study; redistricting process; report. Creates a joint subcommittee to (i) evaluate the present Virginia redistricting process and its impact on competitive elections and district criteria, (ii) review alternative redistricting processes used in other states, (iii) examine the impact of federal legislation such as the Voting Rights Act, (iv) consider both constitutional and statutory changes in the process, and (v) study the criteria that should be followed in developing redistricting plans. The joint subcommittee is to report to the 2009 session.   View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.